32 OHL players are competing in the 2017 World Junior Summer Showcase this week at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Mich. The event showcases top talent from Canada, the United States, Finland and Sweden in an audition for the 2018 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship set to take place in Buffalo, New York from December 26, 2017 to January 5, 2018.

Here’s a look at top OHL performers in Plymouth this week.

Saturday July 29

USA White 4, Finland 2Max Gerlach (Medicine Hat Tigers) netted the winning goal on an assist from Minnesota Wild prospect Ivan Lodnia (Erie Otters) 1:23 into the third period as Team USA White doubled up Finland 4-2 to open the 2017 World Junior Summer Showcase. Carolina Hurricanes prospect Janne Kuokkanen (London Knights) found the back of the net for Finland in the loss as his club outshot the Americans 30-22.GAME SUMMARY

USA Blue 4, Finland 1OHL talent played a big part in Team USA Blue’s 4-1 win over Finland as San Jose Sharks prospect Sasha Chmelevski (Ottawa 67’s), Dallas Stars second round pick Jason Robertson (Kingston Frontenacs) and New York Rangers draftee Tim Gettinger (Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds) all found the back of the net. Otto Makinen (Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds) tallied an assist for Finland as they dropped to 0-2 at the showcase.GAME SUMMARY

Tuesday August 1

USA White 8, Canada Red 2Ottawa Senators prospect Logan Brown (Windsor Spitfires) scored twice and added an assist as Team USA White scored eight times on 31 shots en route to a lopsided 8-2 triumph over Team Canada Red. Max Gerlach (Medicine Hat Tigers) scored his third goal in as many games and Kailer Yamamoto (Spokane Chiefs) chipped in with two assists for the Americans while Canada Red goals came from Cliff Pu (London Knights) and Brett Howden (Moose Jaw Warriors). USA White jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first period and went 3-for-5 on the power play in the game, improving to 3-0 at the showcase.GAME SUMMARY

Canada 6, Finland 5Down 4-2 late in the third period, three goals in under three minutes gave Canada a 5-4 lead before Carolina Hurricanes prospect Janne Kuokkanen (London Knights) forced overtime with a late marker for Finland. New Jersey Devils prospect Michael McLeod (Mississauga Steelheads) scored the game winner 2:39 into overtime to give Canada a 6-5 victory. Calgary Flames prospect Matthew Phillips (Victoria Royals) scored two of Canada’s late third period markers while Buffalo Sabres draftee Cliff Pu (London Knights) also had a goal in the comeback. Anaheim Ducks prospect Josh Mahura (Regina Pats) chipped in with two assists while Nashville Predators pick Samuel Girard (Shawinigan Cataractes) and Tampa Bay Lightning second rounder Taylor Raddysh (Erie Otters) scored in the first period. Florida Panthers prospect Jonathan Ang (Peterborough Petes) had one assist, andEdmonton Oilers prospect Dylan Wells (Peterborough Petes) stopped 22 of the 23 shots he faced in relief to record the win. The Finns outshot Canada 34-23 and held them to 0-for-6 on the power play, but fall to 0-3 at the showcase.GAME SUMMARY

USA 3, Sweden 2New York Islanders prospect Kieffer Bellows (Portland Winterhawks) helped set up the winning goal on a second period power play as the United States edged Sweden 3-2. Edmonton Oilers prospect Kailer Yamamoto (Spokane Chiefs) also found the back of the net while Ottawa Senators first round pick Logan Brown (Windsor Spitfires) recorded an assist as Team USA won despite being outshot 38-22. Kitchener Rangers CHL Import Draft selection Lias Andersson scored both goals for the Swedes in defeat.GAME SUMMARY

Friday August 4

Sweden vs. Canada (1:00pm, TSN/NHL Network)

Finland vs. USA (4:00pm, TSN/NHL Network)

Saturday August 5

Sweden vs. Finland (4:00pm, TSN/NHL Network)

USA vs. Canada (7:00pm, TSN/NHL Network)

For more information on the 2017 World Junior Summer Showcase, please visit usahockeyarena.com.

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